Job Description
We're partnering with a specialist technology integrator that delivers high-quality, complex network solutions for premium clients across the UK and Europe. They're now looking to appoint a Network Engineering Manager to take ownership of network design, technical leadership, and project delivery.
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This is a hands-on technical leadership role, ideal for a senior engineer who wants to lead on design and innovation without extensive people management on a day to day basis.
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The Role
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As Network Manager, you'll act as the senior technical authority across network projects, working closely with design and operations teams to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and future-proof.
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Key responsibilities include:
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- Leading and validating network designs end to end
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- Designing, building, configuring, and implementing networks
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- Translating business and service requirements into technical solutions
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- Driving technical standards, best practices, and innovation
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- Client Facing and Providing Solutions
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- Remaining hands-on within a small, highly skilled engineering team
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What We're Looking For
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Essential:
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- Strong Routing & Switching experience
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- Cisco-focused background
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- Wireless Experience Needed
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- Previous Management Experience
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- Proven experience operating at senior or lead engineer level
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- Confidence owning designs and leading technical delivery
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Desirable:
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- Firewall experience (Palo Alto or Fortinet)
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- Wireless (Ekahau), SIP/Voice
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- WAN connectivity
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- CCNP (Valid or Expired)
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Package & Benefits
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- £65,000–£75,000 base salary
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- £4,800 car allowance
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- Overtime paid (time and a half)
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- Fully funded training & certifications (including CCNP)
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- Training on emerging technologies
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Working Pattern
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- Hybrid working model in North Hertfordshire
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- Greater office presence during initial onboarding period
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- Long-term flexibility once established
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Why Join?
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- High-quality technical work with real ownership
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- Opportunity to shape technical direction and standards
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- Small, expert team environment
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- Strong investment in training and development
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